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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
5
The article notes a windfall from the failure of the Great Arnold Print Works with profits flowing to merchants who will distribute prizes to customers. It cites large buyers, especially the New York branch, acquiring goods at low prices and introducing new shipments as a result of the auction.
Auction sale lists 5000 yards of figured organdies valued at 10 cents per yard. Sale price lands at 56 cents for the current lot.
The June term of the superior court opens June 16 with only criminal business, delaying civil matters. Assistant State's Attorney Kellogg expects criminal work to run into July, prompting talk of longer civil terms and legislative reform to ease the backlog. William J. Bryan responds to campaign fund questions while Lilley exploration urges further inquiry into the committee report before his governor bid. Kennedy's Laxative Syrup marketed for children by Buckingham pharmacy.
Memorial Day activities in Waterbury were dampened by bad weather. Stores and parades saw reduced attendance, with many merchants closing early and thousands staying home. The Waterbury G A R parade proceeded, highlighting Company E Hibernian Rifles buglers in their first public appearance after months of practice.
Miss Katharine Mahaney entertained friends from Torrington and Mr and Mrs Charles Stigberg visited Brookyn relatives on Bank street. Henry Morrison sprained ankle playing ball. Rev J M Gleeson attended dedications in Thomaston. Augustus Lloyds plan move to Northampton after ten years in Brooklyn. Smith's drug store window smashed by fall of glass. Brooklyn Athletic team defeated. batters showed improvement. Louise Malone attended farewell dinner for Miss Shea of Hartford, bride-to-be Miss Shea to marry Attorney George Rourke of Seattle. Horton C Hull injured in a streetcar accident on Bank street. shoulder blade broken and coins scattered. Waters Rag Store promotes selotur and tartar dosage cures. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder tablets advertised.
The St Margaret's school baccalaureate service at St John's Church featured Rev John N. Lewis Jr delivering a sermon to about sixty graduates and undergraduates in white gowns with marguerite and violet class flowers. He urged courage, steadfast faith, and service to the world, noting education as power to keep students from evil while facing life’s battles.
Kentucky feudist Edwards, found guilty of first degree murder, urged immediate death sentence after a brief jury deliberation. He pressed the judge to defer sentencing and attempted to bar appeals by counsel. Edwards claimed hatred for the deceased, shot a railroad foreman in prior trial, and warned he would kill himself if not sentenced to death.
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